Red Junglefowl
Gallus gallus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gallus-gallus"></birdfyi-bird>Giới Thiệu
The wild ancestor of all domestic chickens (~914 g), family Phasianidae, ranging across South and Southeast Asia. Males display orange-red hackles, glossy black tail sickles, and a bright red comb. Inhabits forest edges and secondary growth. Omnivorous; forages on seeds, invertebrates, and small vertebrates. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 43,6 cm | 17.2 in |
| Khối Lượng | 914,25 g | 32.25 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Male with iridescent red, orange, and golden hackles; black sickle-shaped tail with green gloss; red serrated comb and wattle. Female mottled brown; shorter tail; ancestor of domestic chicken breeds.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Native to South and Southeast Asia from India east to southern China and the Philippines; ancestor of domestic chicken; widely feral worldwide.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous ground forager; eats seeds, grains, invertebrates, small vertebrates, and plant material in SE Asian forest and scrub.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Incubation: 18-21 days.
Số Trứng
4-12
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Ancestor of domestic chicken; crowing 'cock-a-doo-DOOO' with fourth note cut short. Cluck, cackle, food calls, and alarm 'tak-tak-tak' in repertoire. Dominant male crows at dawn.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Họ | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Gallus |
| Loài | Gallus gallus |
Distribution
Red Junglefowl has been recorded in 24 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family